Support Party!

It's official. I have the BEST friends. God has been gracious to me in many ways, especially in my friendships. He has surrounded me with godly women that I am constantly learning from. A few of these friends have volunteered to help throw a party to help me raise support. Like I mentioned in my last post, I am raising support to go and teach at Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria. The party is THIS Friday, February 20. (Happy Birthday Holly!) There will be Bingo, dessert, coffee, live music, and prizes. It will be at Vineyard Community Church in Tuscaloosa, AL from 6:30-9:00. There is a $5 cover. I would love for you to come!

Update

It's been a few days since my last entry...well a few months. I am going to be updating this more often! I don't think that's too high of a goal!
There have been some changes to my plans since I last wrote. I am now going to be teaching 3rd grade at Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria. I will need to be there by the end of July to be ready to start school in August. When I think of all that needs to be accomplished, I have to take a deep breath. But then, I remember who we serve. We serve the one and only true God. He is the author of Life and I trust that He will provide.
Before I leave in July, I need approximately $10,000 in my account. The rest of my support can be promised through monthly donations. My monthly needs total $2,133. Please consider making a one-time gift or joining my team and supporting me monthly. I also ask for your prayers during this time of preparation.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment to meet or have a phone conversation. I would love to talk with you!

Have a fantastic week!

"The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance." Psalm 16:5-6

My Vision

I thought maybe it would be a good idea to give a background of how I have gotten to this point. I became a Christian when I was 8 years old at GA Camp. Since then the road has definately been bumpy, but good. I am sure of my salvation in Jesus Christ. I am also very aware of how if I depend on myself instead of the Lord for anything, I tend to fail. I am thankful that I was raised in a church where missions was emphasized. I have been interested in missions for as long as I can remember. I think it's because missions is so opposite of what the world tells us is good and successful. But from a Biblical perspective, it is what we as Christians are called to. While, we may not all be called to overseas missions, we are called to live a life worthy of the calling and to tell others about Christ. Why would we want to keep the greatest news ever as a secret? I rejoice in looking back at the past few years and seeing the Lord's hand on my life. For the past four years, I have felt a pull towards missions and missions in Africa. In college, I was able to go on a short term trip to Durban, South Africa. It was an amazing trip. It opened my eyes to how small I am and how big God is. It also placed a desire in my heart to return. I know that it may seem odd for a girl from Alabama to go live in Nigeria. But I am trusting that the Lord's plan is good. I know one thing is for sure. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Praise the Lord that He has saved me and praise the Lord for the opportunity to share this wonderful news with the people in Nigeria.